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Hello!
Hello!
Hello, I'm Kelsey Baich, an enthusiastic and dedicated Language Arts teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Elkhart, IN, where I strive to ignite a passion for literature and language in the minds of middle school students.
With a firm belief in the power of technology to transform learning, my teaching philosophy revolves around integrating innovative tools and digital storytelling techniques to cultivate literacy skills. Whether guiding students through the captivating world of digital narratives or facilitating collaborative discussions in virtual literature circles, I am committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic classroom environment.
As a lifelong learner, I constantly seek ways to enhance my own technological proficiency to provide students with a well-rounded and contemporary education. Together, let's embark on a literary journey where creativity, critical thinking, and personalized learning converge to make language arts an inspiring and enriching experience for every student.
MY PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GOALS
MY PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GOALS
1. Goal: Amplifying Literacy Skills Through Digital Storytelling
Alignment with ISTE Standards:
ISTE Standard for Students: Creative Communicator
Objective: Integrate digital storytelling techniques to enhance students' literacy skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while fostering creativity and self-expression.
Action Steps:
Explore digital storytelling platforms and tools suitable for middle school students.
Design projects that require students to create and share digital narratives incorporating multimedia elements.
Provide guidance on effective scriptwriting, audio recording, and visual design to elevate the quality of digital storytelling projects.
Measurement of Success:
Assess students' proficiency in storytelling elements through project rubrics and reflective assessments.
Evaluate the impact on creativity and engagement through student feedback and peer evaluations.
2. Goal: Cultivating Critical Thinking Through Online Collaboration
Alignment with ISTE Standards:
ISTE Standard for Students: Global Collaborator
Objective: Facilitate online collaboration to deepen students' critical thinking skills, encouraging them to analyze and discuss literature in a digital space.
Action Steps:
Integrate collaborative tools, such as online discussion forums or collaborative document editing, to promote virtual literature circles.
Design activities that encourage students to analyze and interpret texts collaboratively, fostering diverse perspectives and discussions.
Guide students in providing constructive feedback to peers through digital platforms.
Measurement of Success:
Assess students' critical thinking skills demonstrated in online discussions and collaborative projects.
Monitor the quality and depth of peer interactions through both qualitative and quantitative measures.
3. Goal: Personalized Reading Journeys with Technology
Alignment with ISTE Standards:
ISTE Standard for Educators: Facilitator
Objective: Utilize technology to support personalized reading experiences, catering to individual student interests and learning preferences.
Action Steps:
Implement digital tools and platforms that allow students to choose reading materials based on their interests and reading levels.
Integrate online reading comprehension assessments to tailor future reading recommendations for each student.
Provide resources for audiobooks, e-books, and interactive reading platforms to accommodate diverse learning styles.
Measurement of Success:
Track individual student reading progress through digital platforms and adjust reading recommendations accordingly.
Gather feedback from students on the impact of personalized reading experiences on their engagement and comprehension.
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